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DA05 BYP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 67,482 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,364 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,618 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,807 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 38,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,376 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 22,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,405 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DA05 BYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA05 BYP registered?

DA05 BYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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